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THE PIT HOLDS SINGLES POOL TOURNAMENT
Despite the small crowd, the Pit held the tournament and gave out prizes to first, second and third place. Please see page 12
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THE EAGLE HOSTS HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM CONFERENCE The Eagle staff organizes a series of seminars for several High Schools
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CSC FOOTBALL SUFFERS SECOND STRAIGHT LOSS
Fort Lewis Skyhawks drop Eagles 37-0. Please see page 15
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Senior Timmi Keisel of Fleming, Colorado celebrates with the volleyball team during the Eagles defeat of Fort Lewis in three sets. The win improved the teams record to 8-2, Saturday at the Chicone Center.
Motivational speaker Mark Lindquist visits campus Nationally recognized speaker Mark Lindquist talks about finding passion.
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Find your passion, this is what nationally recognized motivational speaker and US Air Force Veteran, Mark J. Lindquist, told over 50 students and community members Tuesday in the Student Center ballroom. Lindquist has performed live in 22 countries, 46 states and for 3.5 million people. Lindquist is also known for his roles in productions like “Hawaii Five-O”, “Lost” and Universal Studios movie “Battleship”. Mark Lindquist
Please see LINDQUIST, page 7
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Senate approves clubs’ trip budgets u By Aubrie Lawrence News Editor
At this week’s senate meeting, more club trip budgets were approved while cuts were made to other clubs’ budgets. PBL requested $7,485.52 for 14 members to attend a networking conference in New York. After reviewing the request, AFB recommended $4,788.44. Senate approved the recommendation. Nafme requested $2,116.00 for a music
teachers’ conference in Lincoln. AFB recommended an amount of $944.00 because they were able to find a cheaper hotel that was closer to the conference. However, after being reminded of the governed rate in Nebraska, senate approved an amount of $930 for the trip. To send two students and an advisor on a trip to Atlanta, Cardinal Key requested $2,218.00. Because of the cap on hotels and flights, AFB recommended $975.00. Senate approved this request.
Senate approved a $120 request for the purchase of candy bags for the homecoming parade. The candy will be given to the homecoming court to be passed out during the parade. Senate has $39,357.88 in unallocated funds. Two clubs had their budgets cut. Rotaract received a cut of 5 percent and the Psychology club had their account frozen due to the temporary halting of club participation.
Senate is still giving out tickets for the Eli Young Band on Oct. 10. Students can pick up their tickets in the senate office from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tickets are also available for purchase for anyone who does not have an NUID number at the box office in Memorial Hall. Tickets are $15. The senate strength training course will be held on Monday Sept. 28 and the leadership lunch will be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 1. The senate and CAB general assembly will be held at 4:45 p.m. Oct. 7.
CAB discusses free movie night attendance
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CAB discussed the Eli Young Band concert and free movie night attendance. The Eli Young Band contract was approved and the concert will be held Thursday, Oct. 10 at
the NPAC. No video cameras or phones will be permitted and there will be security at the event. 138 students attended free movie night on Sept. 21 with a majority of students going to the movie “Hustlers.” The next free bowling night will be on Oct. 6. Mandatory accounting training
will be from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Sept. 30. Each president of the clubs, as well as another member, need to be present. It is recommended that the advisor be there too. A makeup session will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Oct. 3. Any clubs that are planning on having a float in the homecoming
parade this Saturday need to see Travis Mills. Clubs are to be at the parade route at 8:45 a.m. for parade lineup. AFB is looking for two CAB representatives. There will be a discussion on domestic and dating violence held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 16 in
the Student Center Ballroom. “It is one of those meaningful things that isn’t necessarily fun to talk about but is important,” Associate Director of Resident Life Taylor Osmotherly said. White out is the theme for the homecoming dance presented by the Pit this Saturday.
Memorial Hall Auditorium Oct. 3-5 at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. FREE ADMISSION
Reserve seats at csc.edu/theatre
Recipe for a Musical Horror Comedy
Combine the following ingredients: 3 Evil Dead movies 4 naive college students 1 chainsaw wielding housewares employee 1 Ancient Demonic book Mix and pour into an abandoned cabin in the woods. Let fester for 90 minutes or until the wounds look ripe. Serve immediately before it congeals. This recipe for a musical horror comedy will cause your guests to scream with laughter. Suitable for ages 14 & above Language and hysterical old fashioned violence
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The Eagle’s H.S. journalism conference on ethics draws 75+ u By Chase Vialpando Editor
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High school senior Shelby Davis of Newcastle, Wyoming engages in an open discussion in the Ponderosa Ballroom Sept. 23 during The Eagle’s annual journalism conference while classmate Markie Whitney (right) nods in approval.
Over 75 high school students and teachers flocked the campus of CSC to learn more about the field of journalism Sept. 23 as The Eagle staff hosted its annual conference in honor of Constitution Day. The largely recruitment-oriented event for high-schoolers involved in journalism began at 9 a.m. and consisted of three lecture seminars exploring journalistic ethics and a final question-and-answer session between students and speakers. The seminars were divided into the Ponderosa Room, which held journalism ethics sessions, the Lakota Room, where ethics and the career of journalism was discussed, and the Bordeaux Room, which held photo-
BRIEFS
Informational meeting for study abroad offered in London, Dublin There will soon be informational meetings about a May 2020 Study Abroad Program to London and Dublin. Students with any major are welcome to attend the meeting and apply for the program. The first session will be at
3:30 p.m., Oct. 2 in ADM 320, and the second will be at 11 a.m., Oct. 3 in the same room. If you are interested in the trip but can’t attend one of the meetings, you can contact Kate Pope (ADM 304) at 308-432-7079.
Registration open for annual 5K race The seventh annual Twisted Crawdad race series will begin Saturday Oct. 5 at 8:30 a.m. with the bike race, and continue Sunday Oct. 6 at 9:00 a.m. with the trail run. Both races will be take place at the Cliffs Recreation area east of Chadron in Nebraska National forest. All races will be on single and two track trails going up and
down hills and crossing Bordeaux creek several times. Registration for the races is open now. Students that bring their ID will get $10 off on the 5K trail walk/run expense. For information and to register for the races visit pineridgetrailsraceseries. com or contact Donna Ritzen at 308-4301764 or John Morford at 308-430-410.
journalism ethics sessions. Along with local Chadron High School journalists, students came from Alliance, Mitchell, Gering, Bayard, and Newcastle, Wyoming. Attendees were divided into three groups, with each group attending a different session; rotating rooms after each hour-long lecture. The journalism ethics sessions were led by Rich Macke, publisher of the Scottsbluff Star Herald, Gering Courier and Hemingford ledger. Macke reviewed the profession’s code of ethics with students and explored the ethical responsibilities of reporters and editors. Lauren Brant, editor of the Gering Courier and a reporter for the Star Herald, gave a presentation on photojournalism and ethics. Brant outlined some basic camera functions and shooting techniques be-
fore diving into ethical dilemmas involving photojournalism. Kerri Rempp, editor for the Chadron Record, gave lectures covering ethics and the daily responsibilities of journalists. These sessions encouraged students to question a future in journalism as Rempp explored multiple ethical scenarios common in the profession. After three hours of seminars, students were provided lunch in the Scottsbluff Ballroom. Finally, an open discussion between the speakers and high schoolers was led by CSC Journalism Professor Michael Kennedy. Students were asked open-ended questions about prevalent topics in media, like “fake news” and “alternative facts”. Then, high school guests were handed microphones to answer and add to the discussion.
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As We See It
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Homecoming, a tradition of spirit, not pride
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omecoming week is the only time of year students are urged to participate in activities for an entire week. Considering students are busy with homework or jobs, what is purpose of homecoming at the college level? The week should serve as a community builder, to unite the student body through engaging activities. But after enduring four homecomings in high school, students may be looking for a different tradition in college. While the school implies the week serves as an encouragement of spirit and coming together, students often view the week as an extended popularity contest. Despite many opportunities for unity, Chadron’s homecoming seems centered around coronation. Coronation is a major part of any homecoming, and it’s fun for students to decide who the king, queen and court
is. However, making this event the focus seems redundant for students who don’t know or care about the candidates. It takes away from activities that incorporate spirit for all students and, instead, boosts the pride of the select few. During a week that many students want to participate in, simply painting windows the week prior, or voting for a court nominee, is mundane. CSC should view the student body’s need of involvement as a way to engage with the community. If many clubs are willing to devote their time to painting a window in downtown Chadron, they may be willing to help the community instead. Clubs could partake in a campus and town trash pick-up competition. Over the past two years, Chadron has been the focal point of our theme, but besides the parade, we don’t engage much with our community.
Homecoming is about school spirit and getting students excited about the teams who wear the school colors. We could improve homecoming by placing more of an emphasis on the pep rally and bonfire. These events truly unite the student body, everyone is cheering for the same cause. This brings an unusual excitement to the school, especially because the week-long celebration only comes once a year. Athletes love their fan base, and this gives them the best chance to interact with a mass collection of them. Students get excited when an athlete delivers a powerful message to the crowd because they get to see the student side of the athletes. Coronation will always be part of homecoming traditions, but in college, we should celebrate the entire student body as well as the community.
As You Said It! We asked: Do you feel that the college puts too much effort into Homecoming or not enough?
FACULTY ADVISER Michael D. Kennedy Office: 308-432-6047 mkennedy@csc.edu MEMBERSHIPS Nebraska Press Association
Participation on The Eagle staff is open to all Chadron State College students. As a public forum, The Eagle invites guest columns and letters to the editor from all readers. Opinions expressed in submissions belong solely to the author(s) and DO NOT necessarily reflect the opinions of The Eagle staff, its adviser, CSC students, staff, faculty, administrators or governing body. Please limit all guest columns or letters to 400 words. Deadline for submissions is noon Monday for consideration in the following Thursday’s edition. The Eagle reserves the right to edit or reject all submissions.
Sheridan Antrim 19, sophomore, Casper, Wyoming
Seth Simants 19, freshman, North Platte
Kim Merrill 18, freshman, Keystone, South Dakota
Tanner Lord 18, freshman, Bottineau, North Dakota
Willow Stedman 18, freshman, Hill City, South Dakota
“I think, not enough. I like school spirit, even though I don’t participate in it. I like seeing other people showing it though, especially in college. I just don’t see much of it this year.”
“I don’t know, it’s my first year here. I’ve gotten two emails, one from High Rise, and one to vote for royalty. Because it’s my first year, I don’t know what it’s supposed to be like.”
“Honestly, it’s just right. High school put a lot of effort in Homecoming because they had dress up days every day. It’s just right here.”
“I have no idea. I’m from North Dakota, so I don’t really know much about the school.”
“I don’t really have a preference. I think they do just fine. They try to bring people together to have fun.”
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Journalists are not the enemy u By Devin Fulton Opinion Editor
Bill Belichick is arguably the greatest coach of all time, there is no doubt about that. His standards and practices set an example for other coaches and people to follow, and rightfully so. Over the past two decades, his New England Patriots consistently have been nearly unbeatable. Belichick is known for his great coaching, but also his quiet press conferences. However, a reporter asked him about a certain player (Antonio Brown) leaving the team and instead of just diffusing the question, Belichick showed a stare-down at the reporter, almost trying to assume some level of intimidation. I thought the move was weak by the coach because the reporter was just doing her job. Antonio Brown joined the Pa-
triots and was released after one week amidst sexual assault accusations. These were never really answered, and it seems the Patriots don’t want anything to do with providing details on the situation. With Brown being the focal point of any NFL discussion in the last month, I can see why Belichick didn’t want to answer any questions about his former receiver. What I found unprofessional Devin Fulton by the coach was his reaction to the question. There was no need only portray the media as the for a death glare at a reporter. devil. Journalists are supposed to A great coach doesn’t need to hold people accountable, but if we intimidate someone who simply keep looking down on them, peoasked a question politely. This was ple won’t know about potentially a weak move, but since Belichick harmful situations an organizais held to a high standard, lots of tion may be hiding. people think the media member I’m a firm believer that anger was at fault. shows weakness, so I get conI get that coaches and mem- cerned when a legendary coach bers of professional organizations like Belichick shows weakness don’t have to be transparent, but when asked about releasing a at least show some respect and player with sexual assault allejust walk away. Instances like this gations. Is he hiding something?
Maybe not, but the death glare certainly gives something away. The Patriots’ motto under Belichick is “Do your job”, so why is he upset with a reporter simply doing hers? Reporters play a vital role in educating the public about what people or organizations are doing. Sadly, we think journalists are only out to get targeted individuals. We see this often with Trump constantly exclaiming “Fake news” at any news outlet that reports on what he is doing in office. Without journalists, our society wouldn’t have a clue about the practices of professional members or organizations. Think about what people could get away with if journalists didn’t ask questions. In 2002, the Boston Globe exposed sexual abuse scandals in the Catholic Church. We became aware of the wrongdoings that were set aside by the church. Had these reporters not exposed
the scandal, the church would probably still be conducting these abusive acts. The public deserves to know what people in higher power are doing, and if they don’t, who knows what monstrosities are happening behind closed doors. Cursing the media for doing their job is like any scene in a movie when the hero is thought of as evil for pointing out the foreshadowed truth. Take a lesson from these scenes, because evil will rise if we continue to silence those who expose the truth. I don’t think Belichick is hiding anything, but his glare towards CBS Host Dana Jacobson when asked about a player he signed, then cut, shows how people in power poorly treat the media. There are certain outlets that misinform us, but don’t get confused. The media is not your enemy, they are simply here to inform the public what is happening.
Homecoming as a college freshman u By Mercy Maunu Columnist
Why is there homecoming in college? I didn’t even know there was such a thing as a collegiate homecoming. When I learned that college life has a homecoming week just like in high school, I immediately thought of my high school years. Currently a freshman, the memories, or lack thereof, are still fresh. I’m going to let you in on something about me, I didn’t really care for homecoming. It’s true, I would participate as much as needed to get by. Now, I’m also one that doesn’t like to put myself out there for everyone to see, so even participating for one day is a huge step for me. I will admit I did enjoy dressing up with my friends on those rare days. However, while it was some-
times fun, high school homecoming seemed like a reason for the popular and crazy kids to let their flags fly high. Then there is the football game and the dance. Sad to say, I’m not a huge football fan and I only went to the dance once for a maximum of one hour. Then I would go home and watch a movie. If you can’t tell, I’m no professional at homecoming, and I don’t pretend to be. Even if I didn’t really participate in homecoming at high school, I can see it is different than college homecoming. Since I haven’t really experienced homecoming in college, I did some research online to see if there were any differences and similarities between the two environments. Surprisingly, there were many articles that discussed the differences between these two experiences. These articles were
all saying the same thing, college is about team spirit, high school is about looks. For one, it seems that homecoming in college is not as big a deal as in high school. High school is more of a popularity contest; getting the coolest clothes and perfect date experience. This is probably the top reason why I didn’t participate in homecoming. However, college homecoming is supposed to be about showing school spirit, whether you are a freshman or alumni. It’s coming together to be a huge force for your team at the football game. It also definitely feels more laid back than high school. The weeks before homecoming in high school were filled with plans and stress to get everything close to perfect. Seniors, especial-
ly those in football, are trying to make this special week something to remember in the future. While this may be true to some degree for college, it is not nearly as dramatic as it is in high school. In college, there are added games and fun stuff to do during the week, but it isn’t that stressful if you miss it. You aren’t forced into anything, but your friends will for sure tell you what you missed. Probably the most important thing in both of these atmospheres is to share an experience with people you know and love. The dictionary describes homecoming as “An instance in returning home”. True, a college or school may not be your first choice of a home, but you get to bond with people that can change your life. That is what this week is supposed to encourage: Coming together as one fami-
ly to experience a form of camaraderie, no matter what your age is. Also, you have a common goal of cheering for your team! When you get done reading this opinion piece, what should you get from this? First, participate in as much team spirit activities as you can. This is a time to let stress roll off your shoulders and make some amazing memories. As a freshman still trying to understand college, it’s interesting and exciting to see homecoming come around. If you were like me, don’t let other homecoming experiences keep you from going out and having a great time. Whether this will be your first time for a college homecoming or your fifth, be proud of your college, and find those experiences to make this year’s homecoming a great one!
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As They See It STEPPING UP WITH ABIGAIL
Take a break from your homework u By Abigail Swanson Columnist
The semester is starting to get long. Week six is almost over and fall break is approaching with cheetah speed, but I am so tired of all the homework. There is so much and it never stops coming. But even if you are buried in homework and fall break doesn’t seem long enough to get it all done, plan out at least a day to relax and take a break from work. On a break, you can recoup energy to work on homework for the rest of the semester. Depending on what you do, you may be physically exhausted, but
your brain won’t be dead from thinking about essay writing or test preparation. A change of pace helps me reduce my stress level. When letting myself relax instead of worrying about the next thing, I give my brain a much needed breather. Planning a fun event during the weekend motivates me to get annoying assignments done, because any time I would use to procrastinate is taken up by the fun activity. Besides, you are in college. When in your life will you have the freedom to abruptly take a trip or go do something? And who knows, you might learn something too.
Abigail Swanson In order to have the best stress-free break, it is important to get as much homework done as early as possible. This requires planning and realizing that while you are on vacation, you won’t want to do that last piece of homework, because there are
so many other things you could be doing. So, get the important things (those with deadlines) finished before you leave. If there are projects that you can’t accomplish before departure, look at your vacation time and mark out a specific time to do the homework. This could be in the car if someone else is driving, or in the early morning before an activity. Be sure to allot more time than you think it will take you. Better to get done ahead of schedule instead of feeling like you are constantly behind. Also, don’t let yourself get behind on other stuff in life. It is no fun to come home and have a messy desk, or worse,
no clean laundry. Give yourself the gift of a (moderately) clean place to come back to and tidy up before you leave. As the semester drags on, take a break to call your parents or old friends, go for a hike, take a trip to city, go to an event with a club or another school related trip. Get enough breathing room in your studies and take a break for just an hour or two in the next couple weeks. You don’t have to leave Chadron, but at least leave your dorm room. Fall break is there for a reason, take advantage of it. Give your brain the respite from advanced thinking it needs by getting away from college work.
ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
Clean the toxicity out of your life u By Rachel Mitchell Columnist
No matter what you are doing or where you are in life, you are bound to get tangled up with some toxic people. It doesn’t just happen when you are young, there will always be people on this earth that will not be good for you. A toxic person is usually abusive, non-supportive, or emotionally unhealthy—someone who basically brings you down more often than up. This can be a friend, a family member or even someone you consider your partner. Since these relationships can vary, it can sometimes be hard to accept the fact that they are toxic. This can be difficult to come to terms with. Most people
who have to deal with this for so long come to the end of a rope where they just can’t deal with that person anymore. It can be scary to cut ties with this person because often times we become dependent on them. In some cases, it is hard to see that a person is toxic. Some of the signs you can look for in a toxic person is the blame game, isolation, no respect for your boundaries, and feeling like you’re always walking on eggshells. With the blame game, they will always spin the narrative/ event to make it seem like your fault. They want you to feel guilty even if they are actually responsible. That toxic person will also refuse to apologize. They won’t take responsibility for their
Rachel Mitchell actions in any form. They will constantly play the victim. As for isolation, they will try to take up all of your time and get mad when you try to spend time with someone else. They feel like they need your attention more than anyone else. They will shame you for not getting all of your time. They will make you feel like garbage for
spending time with others. Toxic people do not accept boundaries. They step right over boundaries you’ve just laid down, no matter how simple. They will again make you feel bad for setting boundaries and trying to stand up for yourself. People who are toxic tend to not like those who grow a back bone against them. They want to be in complete control. They don’t want you setting boundaries they have to obey. Ultimately, they won’t. When you are around a toxic person, you constantly feel the need to walk on eggshells. Toxic people thrive on emotional outbursts and things of this nature, which leads to the need to walk on eggshells. You can’t be your full self, or even feel
like you can speak because they will turn your words around and use them against you. They will make you feel like a bad person for having an opposing opinion. They will even turn a casual hangout into a public spectacle of themselves and throw you under the bus just to gain the attention they desire. Although these are just a few of the most toxic traits psychologists have complied, I encourage that if you have a friend or anyone that exhibits these behaviors, then cut them from your life. Their negativity and sad sense of self is not worth your peace and happiness. I do realize this is much easier said than done, but once you rid them from your life, you will have a huge weight lifted off your shoulders.
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LINDQUIST, from page 1 Lindquist started his speech with his back story, how he was an orphan from Seoul who was adopted by a farming family from Minnesota. From there he talked about his opportunity to visit the orphanage he came from and explain his luck in life by being adopted into his family. “But as I have reflected on that beginning of my life I have always made this assumption having been given the chance to live here in America with all these years with a loving family, My assumption is, well, my life is probably better off some how and I have always been grateful for that.”
Lindquist’s speeches focus on how humans need passion and try
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Motivational speaker Mark Lindquist does an impression of students that did not want to go to his speech, Tuesday in the Student Center ball room. Students that attended received his book.
him they cannot do everything he does because they live in a small town. Lindquist had an answer for that too. “If one human being can do a thing, I think that you can too It does not matter where we are from, it matters where we decided to go.” Lindquist said. Lindquist also mentioned his passion about singing the National Anthem at various famous venues including NFL stadiums, MLB ballparks and college level games. Lindquist ended his talk with his biggest goal he wishes to achieve, singing the Anthem at the Super Bowl.
If one human being can do a thing, I think you can too.” -Mark J. Lindquist
new things to find passions you like. He went through the points mentioned in his book “Eight Steps to Reignite Your Passion”. He mentioned that most people tell
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Pilster Lectures include student panel and professor discussions u Chase Vialpando, Devin Fulton, Aubrie Lawrence
Editor, Opinion Editor, News Editor The Mari Sandoz Heritage Society recently organized the Pilster Great Plains Lecture Series, a string of lectures to educate students about the history of the High Plains area. Specifically, the seminars focused on the history of Populism in the region, while examining the influence of the literature of Mari Sandoz. The set began 7:30 p.m. Thurs-
day in the Student Center Ballroom with the lecture, “What Were the Populists Thinking?!”, by Dr. Charles Postel, a historian of American political ideas and social movements. Postel outlined the media’s past of misrepresenting the Populist political party as a primitive, brash group. He also gave an overview on the Populism movement’s effect on society. The next lectures began 10:10 a.m., Friday in the Mari Sandoz Center, where CSC English Professor Dr. Mary Clai Jones spoke alongside University of Nebraska Kearney Assistant History Profes-
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sor Dr. Christopher Steinke about Sandoz’s novel, “Capital City.” Jones’ presentation, “The Use of Anger in Capital City”, focused on how Mari Sandoz conveyed the anger she faced in her life through the novel. She touched on the abuse Sandoz faced from her father, the criticism she faced from the press and public, and the outrage she felt during the Great Depression. Steinke focused on how water was used in the novel. He mentioned the floods that took place in Lincoln during the early 20th century and how they were used in Sandoz’s fictional world. He also spoke
of the divide in the city and how the geography of the area represented it. After each presentation, the floor was opened up for questions or comments from the audience. The last event in the series was led by CSC Professor of Social Studies Dr. David Nesheim, who held a student-led discussion panel 3 p.m., Friday at the Mari Sandoz Atrium. During the discussion titled “Populism in the Panhandle: Something Less than a Movement”, CSC students Kaylee Peck, sophomore of Hot Springs, South Dakota, Chase Clasen, senior of Moses Lake, Washington and Jodell
Schulte, senior of Kimball spoke about economic injustice, crimes and newspaper coverage about local politics in the panhandle during the early 1900’s. The students answered questions from audience members and discussed how certain political campaigns failed in the past. Peck’s discussion went over specific crime reports in Bridgeport and surrounding towns in the early 1900’s. She mentioned that crimes at that time were sneakier, but still violent. “I was surprised to find that there was less gun violence and instead, people were poisoning each other.” Peck said.
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World Contraception Day Sept. 26 is world contraception day to bring awareness to safe sex practices. By Brandon Davenport
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wo years ago, 2,295,739 cases of sexually transmitted diseases were recorded by the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC). It was a record high. Annually, half of all new cases of STDs are acquired by people aged 15-24, the age group most highly represented by students at Chadron State College. Locally, Nebraska STD program data from 2016 shows Dawes County, in which CSC resides, ranked third highest in Nebraska for newly diagnosed cases of chlamydia per 100,000 population (563.2). Each year on Sept. 26, World Contraception Day is celebrated as a way to raise awareness about contraception and safe sex. Millennials were dubbed the “hook-up generation” and there’s some debate as to whether they deserved the label and if the post-millennial generation have also carried that banner. But there’s no doubt that college-aged students are a high-risk group. Particularly when it comes to STDs and STIs. According to American College Health Association data collected from Chadron State in the spring of 2019, 52.9 percent of 269 students surveyed at the college answered that they had used a male condom the last time they had vaginal intercourse. But 47.1 percent reported they had not. Data regarding other forms of contraception wasn’t offered, but the study showed some positives for CSC. 54.3 percent of respondents answered that they had not engaged in unprotected sex when drinking alcohol, compared to 19.9 percent who said they had. 25.8 percent reported the question was not applicable or that they don’t drink. But when asked how often they or their partner used a condom or other protective barrier during vaginal intercourse within the last 30 days, 27.2 percent reported “never” and only 16.2 percent reported “always.” Again, the data does not ask about other forms of contra-
ception, of which there are many. But regardless of how many contraceptive methods exist, there are still barriers young adults face when receiving quality prevention and services including funding, embarrassment and confidentiality. Though they declined to comment for this article, CSC’s Senate Health and Well-Being committee has made it possible for condom dispensers to be placed in the men’s and women’s bathroom of the Student Center and will later also make them available in the library bathrooms. An inquiry to CSC’s Health Services Office recommended Western Community Health Resources as another primary source for students looking to obtain services and education related to STDs, STIs and contraception. “We want to provide them with good education so they can make informed decisions so they don’t have consequences later that they have to figure out how to live with,” Family Reproductive Health Services Director Nicole Pourier said. WCHR’s office in Chadron is grant funded through Title X, a federal grant program meant to provide comprehensive and confidential family planning and preventative health services. Pourier said WCHR “pretty much cover the whole gamut,” with regard to offering low-cost contraception, including pills, the depo shot, IUD, nuvaring, condoms and more. Pourier said they also offer free testing and counseling, and if somebody should have positive results, they’ll offer further counseling and treatment.
College students are not known for having ready access to funds, and treatment is not offered for free, but WCHR is able to combat that barrier by offering payment on a sliding scale based on income based guidelines. “Based on how much money you make, that’s what you’ll be charged for your contraception,” Pourier said. In order to break through another barrier, they also have options to keep the visit confidential. According to CDC research, nearly 13 percent of persons aged 15-25 years who are on a parent’s insurance plan have reported they wouldn’t seek reproductive health services for fear of their parents finding out. At WCHR, Pourier said clients are asked up front if they would like to use their health insurance or if they’d prefer to provide payment using the sliding, income-based, payment. Those choosing to use the health insurance of their parent are informed that doing so will result in the insurance provider being billed in a manner that would likely lead to their parent seeing the services that were obtained. Though WCHR can keep the visit confidential through having the client avoid using their parent’s health insurance, they encourage students to talk to their parents about the issue of contraceptives and reproductive health. They also provide counseling to help students approach that conversation. Pourier said students seeking services need only call the Chadron office to set up an appointment. “We’ll get them down the pathway with what’s best for them,” she said. “Our goal is to provide information about all the methods out there so they can pick the one that will work best for them.” In addition to low-cost contraceptives and STI testing, WCHR also offers wellness exams, HIV testing and counseling, and educational programs. “It all comes down to safety,” Pourier said.
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Students compete with their knowledge of Chadron u By Mackenzie Dahlberg Reporter
The Hub was filled with commotion Wednesday night Sept. 18 as students tested their knowledge on the town of Chadron. The idea of quizzing people on local information was, Kent Hall’s Resident Hall Director, Kris Boardman, called “Breaking the 10th Street Gap.” Students were provided with pizza before starting the few available games. A word search and a cross word puzzle were played before the game of Kahoot started. “I hope to help students understand what local businesses have to offer, service wise,” Boardman said. He also commented that he hopes at least the students decided
to enjoy learning at the event. Around 60 people attended, each was given a ticket to put their name into the prize drawing which was before and after the game of Kahoot. The games were focused around Chadron’s local businesses, providing information to students about they may not have known was provided by the town.. The Kahoot asked questions about coffee shops, beauty shops, restaurants, gas stations and the movie theater. The event also provided business cards, and posters of events being put on by Chadron’s businesses. RLA will continue their events with Trail Mix night on Tuesday in the Hub, and Tie Dye Fun Time on Saturday, Oct. 5 in the Backyard.
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Brennann Jackson, a 18 year old freshman from Valentine (left), Sarah Wagoner, a 19 year old sophomore from Michell (center), and Kendal Johnson, a 19 year old sophomore from Denver (right) participate in a game of Kahoot during the RLA event of “Breaking the 10th Street Gap,” on Wednesday Sept. 18.
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Lukas Klueber, 21, senior of Rapid City, South Dakota, hits the que ball during his turn at the Pit’s pool tournament Thursday.
Thursday, Sept. 19, the Pit held a singles pool tournament for any student who wanted to participate. The Pit planned to start the tournament at 7 p.m., but started a bit later, hoping to get everyone who wanted to play signed up. Once the tournament started, there was a total of 29 students competing in the tournament. There wasn’t nearly that many people there to watch the tournament though. “Usually we have a bigger turn out to these things, but we knew there would be less this time. Due to competing against other events going on right now,” Sara Flores,
one of the Pit workers said. “The reason why we do this even is for the students. Fun for the students, and it gives them something to do. It brings diverse students of different majors together. It’s a tournament so people can be competitive as well,” she said. The first place prize was a pool que. Lukas Klueber, a 21-year-old senior from Rapid City, South Dakota took the whole tournament to claim this prize. Second place was Natti Tadesse a 23-year-old senior from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, he won a wireless charger. The third-place winner was Konery Klueber, a 21-year-old senior from Rapid City, South Dakota, and he won a $20 Visa gift card.
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Chadron State’s Shelby Schouten (5), junior of Alton, Iowa, hits toward Fort Lewis College blockers Chandler Karr (10), of junior of Paola, Kansas, and Courtney Laliberte (15), junior of Sun City Arizona. The Eagles went 2-0 this weekend giving the team their first 2-0 start against RMAC opponents since 1993.
Eagles take down Grizzlies, Skyhawks u By Brandon Davenport Sports Editor
The Chadron State Eagles’ volleyball team improved to 8-2 over the weekend, first defeating Adams State for the first time since 2006, Friday, then sweeping Fort Lewis College on Saturday. Both matches were home contests. Friday the Eagles won 25-23, 2520, 17-25, 17-25 to defeat the Grizzlies. On Saturday, the team’s gritty sweep of the Skyhawks came in a trio of closely contested sets that ended 28-26, 28-26, 25-21. The wins meant CSC is 2-0 in conference play for the first time since 1993, according to CSC
Sports Information. Saturday’s win against the Skyhawks didn’t come easy for the Eagles, but the team never trailed by much through any set. “I think Fort Lewis is a really good team,” CSC Volleyball Head Coach Jennifer Stadler said. “They’re really scrappy, they play really good defense. They’ve got some really solid middle attacks.” Stadler said she thought the Eagles did well to hang with the Skyhawks and continue to battle even when down. “I thought we did a really good job of playing consistent, not making a lot of errors when it was tight and just being confident with our play and being
aggressive at the net,” she said. During the match, senior libero Ashton Burditt, of Spearfish, South Dakota, set a new school record for digs in a three-set match with 32. On Monday she was named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week. “It’s one of those things where you just have to sit and read because they’re good hitters,” Burditt said of her match, Saturday. “Honestly I just play as hard as I can and try to get as many touches as I can and that helps,” she said. Stadler had high praise for the senior after her record-setting match. “Ash is super solid all of the time,” she said. “She’s a kid who’s always
bringing it every single practice. She elevates her team by her presence and continues to get better every match I’ve been coached her. I thought today she just did a good job of staying patient in her defense and reading the hitter and then making good defensive moves.” According to CSC Sports Information, Burditt averaged 8.43 digs per set in her team’s seven sets over the weekend. Her 32-dig performance on Saturday was preceded with a 27-dig match against Adams State on Friday. Speaking with CSC Sports Information, Stadler called Friday’s match “a total team effort.”
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The Eagles trailed the Grizzlies for much of the first set, but the offense eventually found its footing and outscored its opponent 13-7 to win it. From there the Eagles led the way until they took a step back with a 25-17 loss in the third set, but the team battled back for a 25-17 set win of their own in the fourth that secured the match in their favor. The Eagle offense was led on Friday by freshman Rylee Greiman, of Windsor, Colorado, who had 15 kills. Junior Chandler Hageman, of Chadron, also had double-digit kills with 12. Senior Shelby Schouten, of Alton Iowa, hit .308 in the match with nine kills. As a team the Eagles hit .171. Freshman setter Tori Strickbine, of Stillwell, Kansas, had 41 assists. Three players, Burditt, Greiman and Karli Noble, junior of Cheyenne, Wyoming, had double-digit digs in the match. Burditt had 27, Greiman had 20 and Noble had 10. Noble also had four aces. On Saturday, Schouten, Hageman and Greiman each hit double-digit kills, led by Schouten who had 12. Hageman had 11 kills while hitting .400 during the match. Greiman also had 11. Senior Timmi Keisel, of Fleming, Colorado, hit .333 to put her in good company with Hageman as the only Eagles to hit above .300 in the match. As a team, CSC hit .247. Strickbine had 40 assists. Burditt, Greiman, Noble and Strickbine all had double-digit digs in the match. Burditt had 32, Greiman had 17 and Strickbine and Noble each had 12. This weekend, the Eagles return to the road where they’ll face Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, Colorado, on Friday and Regis University in Denver, Saturday. Colorado Christian is 4-7 this season and has lost its last four straight matches. Regis is 8-2 and had won their last two matches prior to facing Colorado Christian on Tuesday. Results of that match were not available at time of print.
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CSC’s Karli Noble, junior of Cheyenne, Wyoming, returns a hit during the Eagles sweep of the Fort Lewis Skyhawks Saturday at the Chicoine Center. Friday, CSC won at home over Adams State University in four sets.
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CSC’s Armon Johnson, freshman of Prosper, Texas, rings the bell on Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium prior to the Eagles 42-21 loss to Colorado State - Pueblo, Sept. 14. Saturday, Fort Lewis dealth the Eagles their second loss of the season.
Eagles football loses second straight Penalties, turnovers hamper Chadron State comeback as Skyhawks get 21 point on Eagle fumbles u By Brandon Davenport Sports Editor
For the third consecutive game, the Chadron State Eagles found themselves behind after two quarters, but there’d be no second-half heroics as their comeback fell just short, giving Fort Lewis College a 37-30 victory at home in Durango, Colorado. “We gave up 21 points on turnovers,” Long said of the game while speaking to CSC Sports information. “It all goes down as sloppy play in the first half. We made dumb penalties and we weren’t executing. I’m frustrated and disappointed in myself. As a coach I’ll make sure the first half goes better. We have the talent, but our discipline isn’t there. If that doesn’t change, it’s on our coaching staff.” According CSC Sports Information, it was the first time since at least the 1970s that a team had scored more than one TD from a fumble against the Eagles. Unfortunately for the Eagles, in addition to turnover problems, CSC also struggled with discipline, losing 106 yards on 10 penalties. But it was their offensive struggles in the first
half that once again left the team having to fight from behind. Late in the second quarter, CSC quarterback Dalton Holst, a junior of Gillette, Wyoming, found wide receiver Tevon Wright, senior of Miami, on a 25 yard touchdown to get the Eagles on the board. After a failed twopoint conversion, the Eagles trailed 16-6. It was the first time the team has scored in the first half this season. Playing from behind, the Eagles scored three unanswered touchdowns beginning with a 27-yard pass from Holst to Wright with 37 seconds remaining in the third quarter to bring the score to 30-20 Skyhawks. With just over 10 minutes left in the game Holst took the ball in himself from the 9-yard line and about four minutes later Chadron’s Colton Dolder, freshman of Santa Clarita, California, hit a 35-yard field goal to tie the game 30-30. Unfortunately for the Eagles, after being forced to punt on its previous three drives, the Skyhawks drove 75 yards on their next possession and Fort Lewis’ Jake Lowry, junior of Littleton, Colorado punched it in from a yard
out to give the team their game-winning score. The drive left the Eagles with just 1:36 in the game, but a 45-yard kickoff return by Stevann Brown, senior of Casper, Wyoming, left the Eagles with good field position to make a final push to tie the game. The Eagles’ passing game wasn’t able to get any traction on any of the team’s first or second down attempts, but twice converted on third-and-ten, first with a 26-yard pass to Wright, then a 14-yard throw to Brown to keep the final drive alive. The two completed passes left the Eagles on the Fort Lewis 20-yard line, but Holst couldn’t find a receiver on the next three plays and time ran out on their comeback attempt. CSC began its comeback early in the third quarter when Holst found receiver Brandon Fullerton, senior of Riverton, Wyoming, for a 40-yard TD to cut the Eagles deficit to 16-13. Looking as if the offense had finally found its footing, a pair of turnovers proved costly. The first came as the Eagles were backed up to their own seven yard line and Holst lost the ball in the end zone as he was sacked by the Skyhawks’ Blake De La Rosa, junior of Spring Valley, California. Fort Lewis’ Tim Paogofie,
senior of Arlington, Texas, recovered the ball for a touchdown. It initially looked as if Holst had lost the ball in the process of throwing it away, but the play was ruled a fumble. On the Eagles’ next drive, the Eagles lost the ball as Holst handed it off to Brown. The Skyhawks’ De La Rosa recovered the fumble and took it 40-yards to the end zone to extend Fort Lewis’ lead to 30-13. The Eagles’ turnover problems began in the second quarter when Holst lost the ball at CSC’s own 5-yard line and Fort Lewis’ Suli Tukumoeatu, senior of West Valley City, Utah, recovered it and delivered it into the end zone to give Fort Lewis a 10-0 lead. CSC’s 441 yards of offense easily outgained the Skyhawks who had 275. Holst completed 25 of 50 passes for 350 yards and three touchdowns. Wright led the Eagles’ receivers with 139 yards on nine receptions. Brown led the Eagles’ rushers with 105 yards on 25 carries. Brown also averaged 30 yards on five kick returns. Saturday, the Eagles return to Chadron for their homecoming matchup with Colorado Mesa. The Mavericks are 1-2 this season.
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Sports CSC men second at Sheridan rodeo Cowboys led by Bloomquist, Uptain for second straight rodeo. u By CSC Sports Information
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Eagle golfer Alpine Hickstein tees off at Ridgeview Golf Course in Chadron during CSC women’s golf’s pre-season fundraiser. Last weekend, Hickstein earned sixth place at the Southwest Minnesota State University Mustang Invitational.
Hickstein has top-10 finish Eagles finish seventh at second tourney of the year u By CSC Sports Information Chadron State College golfers wrapped up their second tournament of the year on Sunday at Marshall Golf Club. Alpine Hickstein carded a 76, on Sunday’s round two, for her fourth-best collegiate round and the sixthbest at the course on Sunday. She finished in a tie for 10th place individually, while the four CSC freshmen held onto top-40 showings in the 85-woman field. “The girls had a good weekend,” said CSC Head Women’s Golf Coach John Ritzen. “It was gratifying to see all the ladies unsatisfied with how they played, while their scores were still decent. That speaks to the potential this group has.” One of the freshmen, Kenzey Kanno of Mitchell, Nebraska, was a surprise in her collegiate
debut, tying for second out of the seven CSC golfers who attended. She shot 84-81-165 to finish in a tie for 31st individually, although her scores could not be recorded for the team as she entered independently. Right there with Kanno was another freshman, Brooke Kramer, with an identical card of 8481-165. One stroke behind the pair was Allison Acosta with an 81-85-166 finish, for a 37th place tie. Rounding out the freshman quartet was Kinsey Smith, trailing the others by just one more stroke with a consistent 84-83167, to lock up a tie for 40th.
The Eagles were seventh of the tournament’s 13 teams, despite starting Sunday at fifth and dropping four strokes from Saturday’s round. They finished 329-325-654. Team honors for the event went to Augustana University, whose Alex Stone and Hannah Hankinson finished first and second, respectively. Stone tied two tournament records with her round two score of 70 and her tourney score of 144. CSC will travel down south to Amarillo, Texas, next Monday for the West Texas A&M Lady Buffs Invitational.
For the second weekend in roping in 11.3 and 13.0 seconds. row, seniors Kyle Bloomquist and He also shared second and third Garrett Uptain led the Chadron in the first go-round of steer wresState College men to second tling at Sheridan with a 4.3-second place in the team run, but didn’t fare standings in Central well in the finals. Rocky Mountain Like Storer did Region rodeo comin tie down roppetition. ing, Tate Petrak The first was at was sixth in both CSC’s own rodeo go-rounds and Sept. 13-15. The the finals of steer second was at the wrestling in 4.7 Sheridan College roand 10.6 seconds deo this past weekKeo Wever and end. Casper College Blaine Flack were won the men’s title seventh in the first at both rodeos. go-round of team Kyle Bloomquist Bloomquist, roping in 7.8 secwho tied for first in onds at Sheridan, bareback riding a but failed to get a week ago, won all time in the finals. the marbles in the Three CSC event at Sheridan cowgirls made the with scores of 70 finals of breakand 78 points. He away roping. was the runner-up Rieley Maier in the long go-round placed fourth and won the finals. overall with 2.9Uptain, who and 3.3-second was the bull riding runs and Sierra champion at the Lee was fifth in 3.4 Eagles’ rodeo, placed and 4.1 seconds. third in saddle bronc Garrett Uptain In addition, Quinriding this past cy Segelke caught weekend. He was second in the her first calf in 2.8 seconds, good opening go-round with 75 points for a share of third place, but and tied for third and fourth with missed in the finals. 70 points during Sunday’s finals. Segelke also finished sixth in Freshman Colton Storer goat tying in 7.9 and 7.7 seconds, earned points in two events for and Hanna Hostutler was ninth CSC. He was sixth in both goin barrel racing in 16.49 and rounds and overall in tie down 16.69 seconds.